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Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about what major I might want to pursue in college. What factors should I consider when making this decision? How did you decide on …

Hello, I'm a junior and I can already feel the stress of the college admissions process starting to build. What are some strategies that you guys have used to manage stress and stay organized during t …

Hi all! I'm trying to decide whether to take the SAT or ACT, but I'm not sure which one is the better choice for me. What factors should I consider when making this decision? I'd love to hear your tho …

Hey guys, I'm a junior and I've heard that some colleges require interviews as part of the application process. I'm not very experienced with interviews, so I'm a bit nervous. What's the best way to p …

Hey guys! I'm a junior and I'm starting to feel a bit overwhelmed with everything I need to do for college applications while keeping up with my schoolwork. How do you balance your time between colleg …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'm trying to decide whether to take the SAT or ACT. I know they're both accepted by most colleges, but how do I know which one is a better fit for me? Are there any diff …

Hey there! I'm a junior, and I know that paying for college can be a huge burden. I want to make sure I'm well-prepared to apply for financial aid, but I'm not sure where to start. Can anyone give me …

Hi there! As a junior, I know I'll need to ask for letters of recommendation soon, and I'm a little bit stressed about it. How can I ensure that I get a strong letter from my teacher? Is there anythin …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to build my college list. There are so many options, and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. How did you guys decide which schools to apply to, and what factors …

Hey everyone! I'm a junior, and I've been wondering about the significance of extracurricular activities in college applications. I've been involved in a few clubs and sports teams, but I'm not sure i …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I have a strong art portfolio, but I'm not planning on majoring in art. Can I still submit my portfolio as part of my college application, or should I focus on other aspe …

Hey guys! My SAT/ACT score is just below the average for my top-choice college, but I'm not sure if it's worth retaking the test. What do you think? Thanks for any advice!

Hey guys! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm wondering if I should start applying for scholarships now or wait until senior year. I know there are scholarships available for juniors, but I'm not sur …

Hello! I'm a junior and I'm really passionate about art, but I don't plan on majoring in it. I was wondering if I can still submit an art portfolio as part of my college application to showcase my ski …

Hi everyone! I have a few upcoming college interviews, and I'm a little bit nervous about them. How important are these interviews in the overall admissions process? Can they really make or break my c …

Hi all! I'm currently a junior and starting to think about who to ask for letters of recommendation. How much do these letters actually matter in the admissions process? Should I prioritize getting re …

Hi all! As a junior starting to think about college applications, I'm a bit stressed about the personal essay. I'd like to know what colleges are looking for in a personal statement. Any tips or advic …

Hi all! I'm a junior and I'm considering discussing my experiences with mental health in my college application essay. Is this a good idea, or should I choose a different topic? I would really appreci …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about what I want to study in college. There are so many options and I'm not sure how to choose. What factors did you consider when p …

Hello! I'm a high school junior starting to think about college applications. I've heard about the Common App and Coalition App, but I'm not sure what the differences are between them. Which one shoul …